CSA College and University Collection Care Grant
This grant funds conservation and educational projects for college and university costume and textile collections, supporting preservation and academic use at institutions with limited resources.
Funder: Costume Society of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 per award; typically 1+ grants annually; project duration up to ~2 years
Summary: Supports care, conservation, and educational use of historic costume and textile collections at colleges and universities with limited institutional funding.
Key Information: No institutional overhead allowed; recipient or staff must be CSA member to receive funds.
Description
This grant provides targeted funding to assist colleges and universities in caring for, conserving, and enhancing the instructional mission of their historic or informative costume and textile collections. Designed for institutions with limited financial support from their parent organization, the award enables the purchase of supplies, display items, or the hiring of consultants or specialists for projects that directly address the collection’s preservation or academic use. The program’s goal is to make a significant, positive impact on the recipient’s collection, fostering both preservation and educational engagement.
